New Student Orientation & Registration

Who Attends Orientation?

All students that are new the NMC are required to attend orientation. Returning NMC students are not typically required to attend orientation. During orientation you will hear about being a student at NMC, learn about financial aid, and meet with an academic advisor to schedule classes for the coming semester. Here are the steps to follow before orientation and registration:

Applying For Financial Aid?

Placement Testing

Placement at NMC refers to the math and English courses that are the best fit for you to begin your academic plan. We can determine your placement by considering your high school GPA, SAT, ACT or GED test scores, previous college courses and college credit, or the Accuplacer placement exam. Learn more about placement testing here »

AP (Advanced Placement) Credit?

If you have AP scores, call Advanced Placement at (888) 225-5427 to have them reported to NMC. AP scores are not included in high school transcripts.

Transcripts

Have credits from other colleges or universities? If yes, official transcripts must be sent from each school to:Admissions Office Northwestern Michigan College 1701 E. Front St. Traverse City, MI 49686